Topic: covcats - yet more new arrivals (aka the garage cats) RIP Squirt poor little man (Read 38364 times)

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #229 on:** February 21, 2011, 20:49:49 PM »

Only just seen this - c'mon Squirt - sending get well vibes to this special boy

Angiew · « **Reply #228 on:** February 21, 2011, 15:31:04 PM »

todays email says squirt is still be syringe fed but is wobbling over to have the odd drink of water and his mucus seems to be getting better. They have booked him in at the vet tomorrow.

clarenmax · « **Reply #227 on:** February 21, 2011, 15:01:43 PM »

Come on Squirt, you can do it

Tan · « **Reply #226 on:** February 21, 2011, 14:57:31 PM »

So sorry to hear this Angie hun. Sending all my love for him and you all.

Daisymac · « **Reply #225 on:** February 21, 2011, 13:57:24 PM »

Come on Squirt, get better soon young man xx

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #224 on:** February 20, 2011, 13:54:18 PM »

Only just caught up with this and hope that Squirt is soon back up to strength, hes one of the very special ones.

Angiew · « **Reply #223 on:** February 20, 2011, 13:49:57 PM »

Last email yesterday. Squirt is still very ill and they are syringe feeding him.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #222 on:** February 16, 2011, 15:02:33 PM »

Squirt

Angiew · « **Reply #221 on:** February 16, 2011, 00:22:42 AM »

The boys owners are keeping in touch with me which is nice of them.
Squirt became poorly over the weekend and went to the vets on monday. He was given a not too bad bill of health and some antibiotics.
He's not rallied yet and I have reminded them all about the Famvir.

He ate some salmon today so fingers crossed that this is the start of the return.....

Jasmine · « **Reply #220 on:** February 04, 2011, 19:31:09 PM »

Fabulous!

Liz · « **Reply #219 on:** February 04, 2011, 10:16:03 AM »

Angie that is lovely to see that the boys have a dog as a pet and are so relaxed after all the work you out in to them can see how they left that big hole

Hows the girls doing Miss Portia still being aloof

Angiew · « **Reply #218 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:14:39 AM »

and they still hang out together....

Angiew · « **Reply #217 on:** February 04, 2011, 04:12:43 AM »

Todays Email.....
What a difference a week makes. The boys have totally settled in now, spending a majority of their time downstairs. Apart from the occasional hissing they are settling well with Lou, our dog.

I've attached a some files with some pictures for you to see. One nice aspect of the cats being down stairs is that Squirt is becoming ever active trying to follow and go with the others when he feels the need to. As well as a major appetite he has gained stair skills and goes up and down the stairs under his own volition, and in his own time and unique style.

They are very relaxed and at home with us. What a fuss ball Romeo is but he is so nosey. Anywhere he hasn't been he wants to get into. Midnight is constant activity and play while Squirt is content to just be cuddled or left somewhere comfy and loudly purr.

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #216 on:** January 26, 2011, 16:01:17 PM »

Sounds like they have gone to a great home and the trio stay together as well - that is great

But some of these for you Angie

Was very clear how much this "family" meant to you

Chinrubs to Juliet (and Portia if when she lets you.)

west0405 · « **Reply #215 on:** January 25, 2011, 18:28:39 PM »

Glad to hear they've gone to a lovely home.

Suppose it doesn't get any easier for you Rescuers saying bye to your babies

x

Angiew · « **Reply #214 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:24:51 AM »

after having an unhappy juliet and portia ever since, today i am typing one handed with juliet on my knee and portia lurking around my feet but not yet letting me touch her....

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #213 on:** January 24, 2011, 23:28:12 PM »

Sending a few

for you Angie and hope you realise what a wonderful thing you've achieved for this trio

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #212 on:** January 24, 2011, 21:47:56 PM »

Awww hugs Angie

I'm still trying to imagine how I will cope when my feral babies (now almost tame) go off to their new home...eventually...I haven't found them one yet...hmmmm

Angiew · « **Reply #211 on:** January 24, 2011, 18:39:20 PM »

LilyandGary · « **Reply #210 on:** January 24, 2011, 17:41:23 PM »

Great news Angie!

What`s it like to get your lap back now Romeo isnt trying to climb on at every opportunity?

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #209 on:** January 23, 2011, 21:12:10 PM »

Oh Angie. Am so delighted to hear this news

Hope they chill out quickly

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #208 on:** January 23, 2011, 20:45:48 PM »

Excellent news

Have to confess my heart skipped a beat when I read the first few words

Jasmine · « **Reply #207 on:** January 23, 2011, 20:34:25 PM »

Great news Angie!

Steff - Petsearch Bedford HQ · « **Reply #206 on:** January 23, 2011, 18:11:28 PM »

Wow fab news Angie!! Sounds like a wonderful home

Must be hard for you having been through so much with them and after having them so long but at least you've got a bit more room now

Angiew · « **Reply #205 on:** January 23, 2011, 17:54:16 PM »

It is with a heavy heart and total delight that I can tell you all that I have just come back from delivering Romeo, Midnight and Squirt to their new home.
They have gone to a lovely family (more a couple with a grown up son) who are animal mad and have a dog with allergy problems a parrot with half a leg missing and various other small animals.
The poor things were a bit stressed. Romeo seemed fairly unfazed but did pant a little, Squirt was rooted to the spot on the rug and midnight hiding under the sofa as I left. Romeo has inspected the house and available laps and I am sure they will all be looked after well.
CCG will continue to pick up the vets bills relating to FIV and squirt.
The dog couldn't be bothered to get off the couch to see what all the fuss was about.

I have suggested they take the boys to Ross (vets) on Wednesday to make sure that the stress of the move hasn't caused anything to kick off and for Ross to see what his new patients are like and also to discuss neutering.

Fingers crossed and all our vibes that all goes well.

Angiew · « **Reply #204 on:** December 31, 2010, 10:27:46 AM »

they have been ready for homing for quite a while now.
however, i shall be booking the boys in fir the snip soon but that doesn't hold back the process.

madamcat (Edd) · « **Reply #203 on:** December 30, 2010, 20:54:05 PM »

Aww bless little Squirt

and Romeo and Midnight as well.

Are they ready for rehoming now Angie?

Angiew · « **Reply #202 on:** December 30, 2010, 13:06:18 PM »

Squirt is quite a happy little soul and while happy to be fussed and purrs like mad does not often seek me out for it. If he wants attention he goes to Romeo and his huge purr them reverberates around the house while Romeo gives him a wash.
Romeo is still mad for attention and Midnight seems to be taking after him (I keep having to tell myself that they are not related - though I suppose there is always an outside chance!).

Tagalong · « **Reply #201 on:** December 13, 2010, 20:58:05 PM »

Quote from: Angie (covcats) on December 13, 2010, 20:30:38 PM

He's still quite wobbily. He can run but tends to lean to one side. He has never tried the stairs and I constantly worry as he lives upstairs and I have no stairgate. He can climb on to the bed but does not jump and play like his brother. He will need an indoor home only, if he gets into trouble there is no way he could get out of it apart from being able to crawl under something.
He is good with the litter tray but sometimes lies on his side to pee, and if he panics his co-ordination gets a lot worse.

Sounds very much like Boris -he can't use a tray at all and always lies on his side -we taught him to use puppy training pads -i put some paper towel over then and use a corner of room and he is a very good boy .
Boris can't even jump on a bed but he does manage in his own fashion to do stairs -he hauls himself up and does a rather dramatic come down but after a long hard think I decided he was OK -our stairs do have a gentle bend which helps -keep his claws fairly long they need them to grip -tbh they also need to exercise their muscles as if not they can have further problems. --we do also have a low barrier we can attach to top of our stairs if needed -i had to use this with a rescue cat who was blind and semi paralysed.
Boris was a rescue who came to me at 12 weeks -his CH is probably due to oxygen deficiency rather than FIE
He is nowover 2 and lives with my other cats very happily -excitement and fear and tiredness all make the coordination worse -anaesthesia must be carefully monitored too with CH cats -
does he have head wobbles ? I find larger shaped dry food better with him and use a specially shaped high back bowl for wet so it doesn't escape !
These puddytats take a lot of time and effort to care for but they are amazing and it's truly rewarding for owner and puss.

What is his temperament like ? is he a shy cat even with you ? or is he happy at home-all CH cats seem unsure if in different circumstances and take time to adapt -routine is essential to them it seems
Boris now -click on pic for video

Boris a bit younger

Angiew · « **Reply #200 on:** December 13, 2010, 20:30:38 PM »

He's still quite wobbily. He can run but tends to lean to one side. He has never tried the stairs and I constantly worry as he lives upstairs and I have no stairgate. He can climb on to the bed but does not jump and play like his brother. He will need an indoor home only, if he gets into trouble there is no way he could get out of it apart from being able to crawl under something.
He is good with the litter tray but sometimes lies on his side to pee, and if he panics his co-ordination gets a lot worse.

Tagalong · « **Reply #199 on:** December 13, 2010, 18:03:27 PM »

you don't get a carrier state for FIE and once vacced they should be fine -
how are his CH wobbles now he's growing stronger physically ?

Angiew · « **Reply #198 on:** December 12, 2010, 22:21:50 PM »

Hi,

his loveliness is still here with me looking for a home as are Romeo, Juliet, Midnight and Portia.

We have had no enquiries about any of them yet.
There have been no more flare ups though we have still to vaccinate and neuter at some point.

Tagalong · « **Reply #197 on:** December 12, 2010, 20:20:40 PM »

How is Squirt doing now ?
Did he find a home ?

LilyandGary · « **Reply #196 on:** November 20, 2010, 08:52:02 AM »

Really pleased to hear Squirt`s eye has responded so quickly this time.

My has he grown! Must be all that good food and lying on a comfy bed!

clarenmax · « **Reply #195 on:** November 19, 2010, 09:22:06 AM »

Angiew · « **Reply #194 on:** November 18, 2010, 15:36:53 PM »

Squirts ulcer is better. ABs and cream stopped but to continue on famvir for a few more days.
He is now about 5 months old so we will be discussing the chop for him and his brother soon....

clarenmax · « **Reply #193 on:** November 17, 2010, 09:48:41 AM »

Oh my, that's just the most wonderful picture

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #192 on:** November 16, 2010, 22:24:16 PM »

What a stunning pic Angie

Shirley · « **Reply #191 on:** November 16, 2010, 17:36:38 PM »

Absolutely stunning!!! Don't you just LOVE back cats (and black and whites!)

Liz · « **Reply #190 on:** November 16, 2010, 16:39:51 PM »

Angie OH may just notice that many extra ones even if they are all black

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